One Humanity Accelerator

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on January 15th.

Application Process

The application process consists of two rounds. 
The first round includes both a written application and a video submission.
Shortlisted applicants will move to the second round, which is an online interview with our selection committee.

Requirements for Applicants

To be considered, applicants must have:

• A minimum 3 years of experience as a community leader, facilitator, or coach 
• Completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher level of education
• A project in at least the idea/concept stage that is aligned with the One Humanity Lab’s vision and focused on community connection and healing.

If you meet most but not all of these requirements, please do not hesitate to apply and see if your project & experience are a fit.

To Apply

Please complete this form and upload a 3-minute video introducing your project by 11:59pm on January 15, 2026.

In your 3 minute VIDEO, please introduce yourself and your project. 

Your video will be evaluated on content, not production quality. Please address the following questions: 

• What is the problem you want to solve in your community or organization? 
• What is the project that you propose as a response to this problem?
• How did you identify this problem and how is your project a solution for it?
• Tell us about your project. What stage is it in? What efforts have you made so far? Which community stakeholders are involved or have you contacted?
• Why are you well situated to address this problem?
• Who are your project partner(s), if you have any yet?
• What would joining the next One Humanity Accelerator mean for you, your community and your project? How would it help move your project forward?

Apply HERE 

Organization sponsored: $15,000

Self funded: $10,000

Federal Agency Training Fu​nds*

According to the Federal Employees Almanac 2014, federal agencies may:

• Pay training and education expenses from appropriated funds or other available funds for training needed to support program functions
• Reimburse employees for all or part of the costs of training or education
• Share training and education costs with employees
• Pay travel expenses for employees assigned to training
• Adjust an employee's normal work schedule for educational purposes not related to official duties

GW accepts Standard Form-182 (SF-182) for training authorizations from the federal government.

*Federal employees should ask the appropriate budget officer about training budgets available.

Interest-Free Payment Plan
The professional certificate programs offer an interest-free payment plan for certificate programs that are more than one month in duration and for which the total tuition is greater than or equal to $3,600. The payment plan is structured in the following manner:

• Payment #1: A down payment of 30% of the total tuition balance must be paid online (within 72 hours after you accept program offer to register and select Payment Plan).
• Payments #2, #3, and #4: Your remaining balance will be due in three (3) equal monthly installments beginning 30 calendar days after your down payment is processed. Your monthly payments must be paid via credit card.

PLEASE NOTE: Automatic Payment Service is not available. You must make each subsequent payment via the credit card portal.

Please contact Samantha Luna, sluna@gwu.edu, to confirm your interest free payment plan.

Cancellations, R​efunds & Substitutions
If you cancel fewer than 31 calendar days before the first day of a program, no refund of tuition will be made and any unpaid tuition will be due. Substitutions, however, are permitted without penalty, subject to Program Director’s approval. All courses are subject to cancellation. When a program is cancelled, GW assumes no responsibility for nonrefundable tickets or lodging expenses.

Tuition Discounts*
5% off for:
GW Alumni, Students, Faculty & Staff
AFERM, FEW, & MWCOG Members
Groups of 5 or more

*Only one tuition discount may be applied at the time of registration. Tuition discounts cannot be combined. Tuition discounts are not applied retroactively.